A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4271597 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273572 epoch_slot_no: 18372 block_no: 4271420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2531 time: 2020-06-09 03:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdfd89bfe539ce60dd09502475cdbcea62e5cc1d0782c3fe957300d14e7b5953Block Operator
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